: tuxedo

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And that’s not even counting the sea of traditional tuxes in the room. Vanessa Friedman, New York Times, 6 Jan. 2025 The spot begins with Dre, 59, and Snoop, 53, dressed in tuxes, sauntering through an elegant nightclub as chic guests glance their way. Toria Sheffield, People.com, 10 Dec. 2024 At least Hannah and Tim had the decency to end things with their partners before the dress and tux fittings! Jennifer Zhan, Vulture, 23 Oct. 2024 In fact, the DBS served 007 in two films, first appearing in Daniel Craig’s inaugural turn in the tux in Casino Royale and then again in the sequel, Quantum of Solace. Will Sabel Courtney, Robb Report, 13 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for tux 

Word History

First Known Use

1922, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of tux was in 1922

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“Tux.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tux. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.

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tux

noun
: tuxedo
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